Retiring the Monticello plant will also improve air quality in the scenic Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks in Texas, as well as national parks and wilderness areas in neighboring states.

“Families in Texas can breathe a little easier today knowing that the Monticello plant – one of the dirtiest in the country – will finally be closing its doors for good,” said Shannon Fisk, Managing Attorney at Earthjustice. “While we celebrate this major milestone in the fight to transition to a clean energy future that will be a win for our economy and public health, we urge decision makers to take steps to ensure a just transition for the coal plant workers and community.”